Description

Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as PPE, are worn to minimize exposure to hazards. PPE may range from pads and gloves to masks and shields. PPE are used in a wide variety of industries, such as manufacturing, chemicals, construction, oil and gas, food, and pharmaceuticals. Apart from the workplace, PPE are also used in sports and other recreational activities to reduce risk to personal health and safety. The choice of PPE depends on what the wearer is exposed to, the intensity of exposure, and the duration of exposure.

Technavio's analysts forecast the global PPE market to grow at a CAGR of 8.09 percent over the period 2014-2019.

Covered in this report

The global PPE market has been segmented on the basis of product type, end-users, and geography.

Technavio's report, Global PPE Market 2015-2019, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, EMEA, and APAC; it also covers the global PPE market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion on the key vendors operating in this market.Key regions

Americas

APAC

EMEA

Key vendors

3M

Alpha ProTech

Ansell Healthcare Products

Honeywell

MSA Safety

Other prominent vendors

Avon Rubber

Eurosafe

JSP

Market driver

Advances in technology

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Market challenge

Quality-cost trade off

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Market trend

Customization and comfort

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Key questions answered in this report

What will the market size be in 2019 and what will the growth rate be?

What are the key market trends?

What is driving this market?

What are the challenges to market growth?

Who are the key vendors in this market space?

What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?

Commenting on the report, an analyst from Technavio’s team said: “The fit of the equipment is a critical factor in its effectiveness. This means that a one size fits all strategy is gradually being dropped by manufacturers. Especially in the pharmaceutical industry, where respiratory masks and other equipment are used often, the need for customized equipment is higher. The more comfortable the equipment, the more employees will be encouraged to use them. Companies customize the equipment to suit the specific working environment and add logos to differentiate their employees.”

According to the report, vendors are investing in advanced manufacturing units and R&D to make their products comfortable and easy to use, while providing optimal protection to the wearer. The PPE manufacturing industry in the US alone earns a revenue of $3 billion and is growing at a rate of 2% annually. Today, branded manufacturers are placing great emphasis on product customization and flexibility to meet customer demands and expectations.

Further, the report states that the challenge for this market is to make different equipment compatible for combination use based on the work environment.